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Charles Cooper
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Charles Cooper

Fort Myers, United States
500+ reviews
Becoming a guide was an easy decision for Captain Charlie Cooper. He has spent his whole life fishing, and has caught too many fish not to guide. Captain Charlie loves being out in the nature of Southwest Florida. Nothing gives him greater pleasure than sharing his native waters with guests, and his love and respect for the area is clear to anyone who steps aboard his boat.

Charters

Rating

4.8
528 reviews
4.6
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (528)

Showing 1 – 5 of 528 reviews
  • Shelly Briscoe
    Shelly Briscoe
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Capt Charles saved the dey!

    Half Day Trip • 3 adults

    he was amazing!I was totally disappointed with the guide I originally booked with Robert Reed.After the other guide cancelled at the last minute Capt Charles didn’t hesitate booked us up!!We caught a good amount of Reds..weather perfect he had bait ready and even showed us all the mullett in the mangroves..definitely will call him again!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    thank you very much!!!!

  • Conner Jensen
    Conner Jensen
    us
    Delaware, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    10/10 would recommend to anyone for sure!

    Half Day Trip • 1 adult

    I highly recommend Captain Charlie. The Communication was great for coordinating the trip. We got into a school of jacks, we got some trout, some spanish mackerel, a gag grouper, and a shark. That was a ton of fun and so cool to see the school and all the different fish we caught. I was happy to pull off 3 keeper fish 2 trout and a spanish mackerel. He cleaned those fish for me and did a great job with that as well. He did a great job getting me into some good fish today for my first time ever fishing in the gulf on a boat! I also really appreciated him showing me a ton of basics regarding how to fish in the gulf. His setups for fishing were awesome to fight the jacks on and the other fish. Will be coming back again for sure!

    Response from Captain

    thank you very much!!

  • Brian Medley
    Brian Medley
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified
    NEW

    A great trip!!

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 2 adults

    The captain was great! He put us on a lot of fish! We caught a lot of different kinds of fish. He put us on some red fish to start off the morning. I also caught a snook, some spanish mackerel, groupers,several sea trout and some more species that I don’t remember. Can’t wait to get back here in May for another fishing trip!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Snook
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    thank you very much !!

  • Amy Thorne
    Amy Thorne
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    Family Friendly Fun!!

    Half Day Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Our family had an incredible day on the water with Captain Charlie! From the moment we left the dock, it was obvious he knew exactly what he was doing. He caught fresh bait in less than five minutes, and we were catching snapper almost immediately after. Throughout the trip, we caught a ton of fish, including lots of snapper, a blacktip shark, jack, and even a snook! Captain Charlie was friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable, making the trip enjoyable for everyone in our family, regardless of experience. If you’re looking for a captain who works hard to put you on fish and makes sure you have a great time, Captain Charlie is the one to book. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will definitely be back!

    Response from Captain

    thank you very much !

  • Chris Yap
    Chris Yap
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip, awesome weather and time.

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    Family of 4......He was great with our 2 young teenagers. Caught snook, catfish, trout, a small black grouper, snapper and a couple jack(grunt). All were catch and release. lost a couple baby sharks. We kept moving to other areas if they were not biting where we were at. Knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about fishing on the west coast. Thank you Capt. Charlie

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    thank you very much!!!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Capt Charlies Fishing Charters
    Capt Charlies Fishing ChartersFort Myers, FL
    Angler proudly holding a large snook aboard a boat in calm coastal waters with waterfront buildings in the background.
    Tiffany E.
    Tiffany E.
    We hooked into a nice shark. It was fun landing it and Charlie did an awesome job taking videos and talking me through what the plan was. I would fish with him again for sure.
  • Capt Charlies Fishing Charters
    Capt Charlies Fishing ChartersSanibel, FL
    Two adult anglers proudly holding spotted Spanish mackerel aboard a fishing boat on open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Tanner F.
    Tanner F.
    Added this trip to our honeymoon journey and so happy we did! Caught an abundance of species and just had a great time!
  • Capt Charlies Fishing Charters
    Capt Charlies Fishing ChartersSanibel, FL
    Adult and young angler proudly display a shark aboard a fishing boat on open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Rick N.
    Rick N.
    His expert knowledge of the local waters and fishing options is second to none. He made sure everyone had an amazing experience. Cannot wait to go again!
  • Capt Charlies Fishing Charters
    Capt Charlies Fishing ChartersFort Myers, FL
    A young boy and an adult proudly display a large shark on a boat during a fishing trip, showcasing a fun family experience on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blacktip Shark
    Chase W.
    Chase W.
    Had a great time on a 4 hr trip with captain Charlie caught a lot of fish along with a few sharks Would highly recommend booking trip with him and has very fair prices
  • Capt Charlies Fishing Charters
    Capt Charlies Fishing ChartersFort Myers, FL
    Three fish including a Speckled Trout and a Redfish displayed on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Amanda C.
    Amanda C.
  • Capt Charlies Fishing Charters
    Capt Charlies Fishing ChartersFort Myers, FL
    Young angler proudly holding a large fish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Megan T.
    Megan T.
    Captain Charlie was great. We caught about 6 or 7 different types of fish. 🐟 We even explored a secluded Beach for some shells. It was the perfect afternoon on the water.
  • Capt Charlies Fishing Charters
    Capt Charlies Fishing ChartersSanibel, FL
    A family group proudly displaying their catch of various fish, including trout and snapper, at a cleaning station after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Douglas T.
    Douglas T.
    Charlie knew the hot spots for sure! Thank you! My boys and I had a great time.
  • Capt Charlies Fishing Charters
    Capt Charlies Fishing ChartersSanibel, FL
    A view of the water surface with unclear visibility, possibly showing underwater features but lacking any clear subject.
    Jon R.
    Jon R.
    Capt Charlie was great. He was very laid back. Communication was great. We were catching fish from the moment we left to the moment we were done. 6 out of 5. I highly recommend him. we caught catfish, snook, lady fish, red fish and snapper. Fresh seafood is on the menu for dinner later.
  • Capt Charlies Fishing Charters
    Capt Charlies Fishing ChartersSanibel, FL
    Adult angler holding a small shark aboard a fishing boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Stacy E.
    Stacy E.
    Charlie was great! We caught shark, snook, catfish, grooper, trout, lady fish and three fin. He even cleaned our fish for us afterward! If you are looking for an action packed day I highly recommend!
  • Capt Charlies Fishing Charters
    Capt Charlies Fishing ChartersFort Myers, FL
    Angler proudly holds a large snook over canal water near a waterfront residence.
    Fish 1
    Red Grouper
    Matt P.
    Matt P.
    Caught snook, red snapper and trout on a crazy weather afternoon. Charlie made the most of a slight rain delay and put us right on the fish all afternoon.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Capt Charlies Fishing Charters in Fort Myers

The Redfish spawn continues, with excellent fishing available. Temperatures gradually start to drop, remaining extremely comfortable for fish and anglers. Big Trout start to show up on the flats and the Snook are getting fat.

Top catches for November